PWS.ELAR.5.D
Analyze the author's quality of evidence for an argument.
Practical Writing Skills · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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authorqualityevidenceargument
Skills
- analyze (author's quality of evidence) #dok3
- evaluate (evidence used to support arguments) #dok3
- support (analysis with textual examples) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify evidence an author uses to support an argument. #dok1
- I can describe what makes evidence strong or weak. #dok2
- I can explain how the author's evidence supports or fails to support their argument. #dok3
- I can analyze the quality of evidence presented by an author in an argument. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Strong arguments are built on high-quality evidence.
- Analyzing the quality of evidence helps readers evaluate the effectiveness of an author's argument.
Essential Questions
- What makes evidence strong or weak in an argument?
- How does the author use evidence to support their claims?
- What criteria can we use to judge the quality of evidence?
- How does the quality of evidence affect the persuasiveness of an argument?
- How can we identify flaws or strengths in the evidence presented?